Re: Article ‘‘Fresh air' isn't enough' page 9, November 30, 2018. In this article Plunket chief nurse Jane O'Malley says she hopes Police would take a lighthearted approach, as people from lower-income households, who are more likely to smoke may not be able to afford a fine.

Hello? How much is a packet of cigarettes these days? If they are from a lower-income household how can they even afford to buy cigarettes in the first place?

Surely that should be the last thing they should be buying if they are on a low income and using the money for food instead?

As for the beggars, one proudly states he travels in to Greerton every day, and can earn anything between $100-$150 a day just by begging. Are they declaring this income to IRD? I think not. Is this supplementary to their unemployment benefits? I think so.

There is a local distribution company desperate to employ people to deliver flyers all over Tauranga but cannot seem to get enough people to do this.

Why aren't they making these sorts of people do this simple work in their own areas and getting some legal pay for it? Not having transport is not an excuse there as they can all walk, I presume.

I think the opportunity to beg sounds so wonderful. Wow! It seems there is no limit on this current tax-less income.

L Askin, Bethlehem.